Looking to Buy BluRay Player

segamil · April 13th, 2008

Can anyone tell me why I shouldn't buy a Sony PS3 to play BluRay movies, especially when the price for a standalone player is about the same or in many cases more?

**Petros** · April 13th, 2008

Unless there is some can't-live-without feature on any other player you're looking at, the PS3 is far and away the best, plus any feature it MIGHT be missing is more than made up for in the number of other features it provides.

**tdinc** · April 13th, 2008

I realize your post is to tell you why you "shouldn't" buy one. but I am here to tell you that the smart choice is to buy one.

Read this article

Its an all around full Media Center, besides a Blu-Ray player. you can upgrade the HD.
you can throw Linux on it. turn it into a DVR. the future possibilities are endless for the PS3. and bottom line,, its plays games!!!

Yes I am a Playstation fanboy, but I speak Facts here.

to add this should give you even more info on PS3 as a blu-ray player

segamil · April 13th, 2008

Thanks a bunch to Petros and tdinc... That's exactly what I needed to hear. I just couldn't figure out why someone would get a dedicated player for more money when the PS3 can do the same and then some. I have a 52" 1080p Samsung LCD which I have been dying to pair up with a high def player. OK, anything else I need to know before I order a PS3?

**Petros** · April 13th, 2008

See if you can get a 120Hz TV. Go look at one at best buy or something. It is freaking AMAZING, but you have to see it to know what it's like.

**madmatt** · April 13th, 2008

I would recommend not only 120Hz, but a low (4ms) response time.

**ElementalDragon** · April 13th, 2008

Or.... here's a different option (and one that i just opted for not long ago). Seeing as your computer seems to be up to spec, although i'm not sure about the video card... whether it's HDCP compliant or not...... you could always get a BluRay drive for your PC for $130.

**tdinc** · April 13th, 2008

Originally Posted by Petros

See if you can get a 120Hz TV. Go look at one at best buy or something. It is freaking AMAZING, but you have to see it to know what it's like.

going out and spending a couple of grand for a new TV when he already owns a 1080p is a bit steep? The difference is barley apparent. Unless you have some extra cash just lying around you will be fine with your 52" Samsung.

**Sazar** · April 13th, 2008

The difference IS apparent

The 120Hz removes a lot of blurring. Now, in many scenes, I think it makes it look too "clean" but some people prefer that.

**Petros** · April 13th, 2008

Originally Posted by Sazar

The difference IS apparent

The 120Hz removes a lot of blurring. Now, in many scenes, I think it makes it look too "clean" but some people prefer that.

3:2 pulldown has bugged the crap out of me ever since I started playing PC games at smooth framerates. I didn't even know what it was or had a name for it until the first time I looked at a 120Hz TV and did some research. It's made me something of a junior videophile!

Edit: Check this out for a tiny demo of how interpolation works. Actually, the feature is ALREADY available to PCs through WinDVD!

**LordOfLA** · April 14th, 2008

I just threw a blu-ray HD=DVD reader in my PC. Threw anydvd-hd at that and have powerDVD ultra and windvd sitting on top of that

Works a dream, is a media centre, can have linux, can be a DVR, Plays games..... need I go on? Lots cheaper than a PS3

**Dark Atheist** · April 14th, 2008

ssshhhh!!!! don't upset the fanbois

**Sazar** · April 14th, 2008

Originally Posted by LordOfLA

I just threw a blu-ray HD=DVD reader in my PC. Threw anydvd-hd at that and have powerDVD ultra and windvd sitting on top of that

Works a dream, is a media centre, can have linux, can be a DVR, Plays games..... need I go on? Lots cheaper than a PS3

How much does your total computer cost?

**Dark Atheist** · April 14th, 2008

i think you'll find he means adding the drive to an existing system is cheaper than getting a £450/500 ps3, which is true, bluray drives and powerdvd would set you back less than a ps3 (currently)

**LordOfLA** · April 14th, 2008

Yeah, I was talking adding on to an existing system. If you had to go and buy all new, I'd get a ps3...

**ElementalDragon** · April 14th, 2008

LA: you mean like how i just recently did.... and mentioned in my last post? lol.

Yeah... it is quite a bit cheaper if you've already got a pretty good PC, but you also gotta make sure you've got a HDCP compatible monitor and video card, which is one thing i wasn't sure of about the OP's setup, since i'm not sure about the 7600GT supporting HDCP.

**Sazar** · April 14th, 2008

Originally Posted by Carpo

i think you'll find he means adding the drive to an existing system is cheaper than getting a £450/500 ps3, which is true, bluray drives and powerdvd would set you back less than a ps3 (currently)

Well, considering the OP is asking of PS3 v/s standalone systems, I am therefore looking at the entire system lord listed as a standalone system and the price of a ps3 will always be less for a better player with more hardware capabilities.

segamil · April 25th, 2008

Thanks all! I have decided to buy the PS3. As for my PC, you guys are absolutely right - the weakest link is my video card. I plan to replace that at some point, but since I don't play a lot of games, the vid card upgrade has been fairly low on my list of priorities. If I were to get one this summer, what do you guys recommend? About the most graphic intensive thing I do is when I compile high-res photos for slide show DVD's. I would also like a card that I could use to output directly to my HDTV via HDMI. Any suggestions there?

LilAlex · May 8th, 2008

I will buy a PS3 as soon as I got the money because I prefer a PS3 over a X360.

**ElementalDragon** · May 9th, 2008

.....huh? this thread didn't really have anything to do with the 360.

April 13th, 2008	Top \| #1
segamil OSNN Addict Joined: April 2002 Location: Washington DC Posts: 135 Reputation: 10 Power: 125	Looking to Buy BluRay Player Can anyone tell me why I shouldn't buy a Sony PS3 to play BluRay movies, especially when the price for a standalone player is about the same or in many cases more?

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Petros Thief IV Joined: May 2003 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 3,038 Reputation: 1647 Power: 156	Re: Looking to Buy BluRay Player Unless there is some can't-live-without feature on any other player you're looking at, the PS3 is far and away the best, plus any feature it MIGHT be missing is more than made up for in the number of other features it provides.

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tdinc █▄█ ▀█▄ █ Joined: December 2003 Location: Sterling Heights, MICHIGAN Posts: 3,507 Blog Entries: 19 Reputation: 2905 Power: 168	Re: Looking to Buy BluRay Player I realize your post is to tell you why you "shouldn't" buy one. but I am here to tell you that the smart choice is to buy one. Read this article Its an all around full Media Center, besides a Blu-Ray player. you can upgrade the HD. you can throw Linux on it. turn it into a DVR. the future possibilities are endless for the PS3. and bottom line,, its plays games!!! Yes I am a Playstation fanboy, but I speak Facts here. to add this should give you even more info on PS3 as a blu-ray player

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segamil OSNN Addict Joined: April 2002 Location: Washington DC Posts: 135 Reputation: 10 Power: 125	Re: Looking to Buy BluRay Player Thanks a bunch to Petros and tdinc... That's exactly what I needed to hear. I just couldn't figure out why someone would get a dedicated player for more money when the PS3 can do the same and then some. I have a 52" 1080p Samsung LCD which I have been dying to pair up with a high def player. OK, anything else I need to know before I order a PS3?

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Petros Thief IV Joined: May 2003 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 3,038 Reputation: 1647 Power: 156	Re: Looking to Buy BluRay Player See if you can get a 120Hz TV. Go look at one at best buy or something. It is freaking AMAZING, but you have to see it to know what it's like.

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madmatt Bow Down to the King Joined: April 2002 Location: New York Posts: 13,312 Reputation: 4090 Power: 297	Re: Looking to Buy BluRay Player I would recommend not only 120Hz, but a low (4ms) response time.

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ElementalDragon The One and Only Joined: August 2002 Location: Lehighton, PA Posts: 3,160 Blog Entries: 3 Reputation: 1095 Power: 161	Re: Looking to Buy BluRay Player Or.... here's a different option (and one that i just opted for not long ago). Seeing as your computer seems to be up to spec, although i'm not sure about the video card... whether it's HDCP compliant or not...... you could always get a BluRay drive for your PC for $130. Core 2 Quad Q9450 \| 4GB DDR2 800 \| Abit IP-35 Pro \| eVGA GTX 295+ I Love Windows 7! Has my post been helpful to you? If so, please click the to the left to add to my reputation.

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tdinc █▄█ ▀█▄ █ Joined: December 2003 Location: Sterling Heights, MICHIGAN Posts: 3,507 Blog Entries: 19 Reputation: 2905 Power: 168	Re: Looking to Buy BluRay Player Originally Posted by Petros See if you can get a 120Hz TV. Go look at one at best buy or something. It is freaking AMAZING, but you have to see it to know what it's like. going out and spending a couple of grand for a new TV when he already owns a 1080p is a bit steep? The difference is barley apparent. Unless you have some extra cash just lying around you will be fine with your 52" Samsung.

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Sazar F@H - Is it in you? Joined: April 2002 Location: Between Austin and Tampa Posts: 14,888 Reputation: 4110 Power: 313	Re: Looking to Buy BluRay Player The difference IS apparent The 120Hz removes a lot of blurring. Now, in many scenes, I think it makes it look too "clean" but some people prefer that. Help to find cures for Alzheimer's, Mad Cow (BSE), CJD, ALS, Huntington's, Parkinson's disease, and many Cancers. Folding@Home, is it in you?

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Petros Thief IV Joined: May 2003 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 3,038 Reputation: 1647 Power: 156	Re: Looking to Buy BluRay Player Originally Posted by Sazar The difference IS apparent The 120Hz removes a lot of blurring. Now, in many scenes, I think it makes it look too "clean" but some people prefer that. 3:2 pulldown has bugged the crap out of me ever since I started playing PC games at smooth framerates. I didn't even know what it was or had a name for it until the first time I looked at a 120Hz TV and did some research. It's made me something of a junior videophile! Edit: Check this out for a tiny demo of how interpolation works. Actually, the feature is ALREADY available to PCs through WinDVD!

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LordOfLA Godlike! Joined: February 2004 Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK Posts: 7,031 Blog Entries: 5 Reputation: 4137 Power: 213	Re: Looking to Buy BluRay Player I just threw a blu-ray HD=DVD reader in my PC. Threw anydvd-hd at that and have powerDVD ultra and windvd sitting on top of that Works a dream, is a media centre, can have linux, can be a DVR, Plays games..... need I go on? Lots cheaper than a PS3 If HK-47 and GLaDOS had a child, the character they create would cause the video game world to overdose on awesome. -sheridanmovieguy: Dragon age forum user.

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Dark Atheist OSNN Veteran Addict Joined: April 2003 Location: In The Void Posts: 6,373 Blog Entries: 9 Reputation: 1877 Power: 193	Re: Looking to Buy BluRay Player ssshhhh!!!! don't upset the fanbois

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Sazar F@H - Is it in you? Joined: April 2002 Location: Between Austin and Tampa Posts: 14,888 Reputation: 4110 Power: 313	Re: Looking to Buy BluRay Player Originally Posted by LordOfLA I just threw a blu-ray HD=DVD reader in my PC. Threw anydvd-hd at that and have powerDVD ultra and windvd sitting on top of that Works a dream, is a media centre, can have linux, can be a DVR, Plays games..... need I go on? Lots cheaper than a PS3 How much does your total computer cost? Help to find cures for Alzheimer's, Mad Cow (BSE), CJD, ALS, Huntington's, Parkinson's disease, and many Cancers. Folding@Home, is it in you?

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Dark Atheist OSNN Veteran Addict Joined: April 2003 Location: In The Void Posts: 6,373 Blog Entries: 9 Reputation: 1877 Power: 193	Re: Looking to Buy BluRay Player i think you'll find he means adding the drive to an existing system is cheaper than getting a £450/500 ps3, which is true, bluray drives and powerdvd would set you back less than a ps3 (currently)

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LordOfLA Godlike! Joined: February 2004 Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK Posts: 7,031 Blog Entries: 5 Reputation: 4137 Power: 213	Re: Looking to Buy BluRay Player Yeah, I was talking adding on to an existing system. If you had to go and buy all new, I'd get a ps3... If HK-47 and GLaDOS had a child, the character they create would cause the video game world to overdose on awesome. -sheridanmovieguy: Dragon age forum user.

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ElementalDragon The One and Only Joined: August 2002 Location: Lehighton, PA Posts: 3,160 Blog Entries: 3 Reputation: 1095 Power: 161	Re: Looking to Buy BluRay Player LA: you mean like how i just recently did.... and mentioned in my last post? lol. Yeah... it is quite a bit cheaper if you've already got a pretty good PC, but you also gotta make sure you've got a HDCP compatible monitor and video card, which is one thing i wasn't sure of about the OP's setup, since i'm not sure about the 7600GT supporting HDCP. Core 2 Quad Q9450 \| 4GB DDR2 800 \| Abit IP-35 Pro \| eVGA GTX 295+ I Love Windows 7! Has my post been helpful to you? If so, please click the to the left to add to my reputation.

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Sazar F@H - Is it in you? Joined: April 2002 Location: Between Austin and Tampa Posts: 14,888 Reputation: 4110 Power: 313	Re: Looking to Buy BluRay Player Originally Posted by Carpo i think you'll find he means adding the drive to an existing system is cheaper than getting a £450/500 ps3, which is true, bluray drives and powerdvd would set you back less than a ps3 (currently) Well, considering the OP is asking of PS3 v/s standalone systems, I am therefore looking at the entire system lord listed as a standalone system and the price of a ps3 will always be less for a better player with more hardware capabilities. Help to find cures for Alzheimer's, Mad Cow (BSE), CJD, ALS, Huntington's, Parkinson's disease, and many Cancers. Folding@Home, is it in you?

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segamil OSNN Addict Joined: April 2002 Location: Washington DC Posts: 135 Reputation: 10 Power: 125	Re: Looking to Buy BluRay Player Thanks all! I have decided to buy the PS3. As for my PC, you guys are absolutely right - the weakest link is my video card. I plan to replace that at some point, but since I don't play a lot of games, the vid card upgrade has been fairly low on my list of priorities. If I were to get one this summer, what do you guys recommend? About the most graphic intensive thing I do is when I compile high-res photos for slide show DVD's. I would also like a card that I could use to output directly to my HDTV via HDMI. Any suggestions there?

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LilAlex OSNN Junior Addict Joined: May 2008 Location: Clemson, SC Posts: 10 Reputation: 0 Power: 50	Re: Looking to Buy BluRay Player I will buy a PS3 as soon as I got the money because I prefer a PS3 over a X360.

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ElementalDragon The One and Only Joined: August 2002 Location: Lehighton, PA Posts: 3,160 Blog Entries: 3 Reputation: 1095 Power: 161	Re: Looking to Buy BluRay Player .....huh? this thread didn't really have anything to do with the 360. Core 2 Quad Q9450 \| 4GB DDR2 800 \| Abit IP-35 Pro \| eVGA GTX 295+ I Love Windows 7! Has my post been helpful to you? If so, please click the to the left to add to my reputation.